As it is a tradition of this blog, I’ve prepared a big roundup of the best news in XR from
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News from various tech sites, space, animals and more!
How to Keep Your Marketing Team Together Using Calendar Apps
To manage my projects, I work with a team of five people, including myself. It’s not a big team, but it took us time to set up an effective marketing routine among the 5 of us. Every month we take on a series of tasks for our brand, working to increase exposure, solidify social presence, […]
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SteamVR Updated to Play Nicer with Quest Headsets
Oculus Quest headsets now account for nearly 44% of all headsets used on Steam, and this clearly hasn’t gone unnoticed by Valve. An update to the latest SteamVR beta aims to make the experience easier for new users. Despite making its own VR headset, Valve has stayed true to its commitment to make SteamVR a […]
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Linux-based Standalone VR Headset Boasts PC Specs with a Price to Match, Kickstarter Coming Soon
SimulaVR, the startup behind its own open-source VR Linux distro, is creating a VR headset that aims to bring the full power of a PC to the standalone format. The powerful little standalone is definitely going to cost a pretty penny though, as it’s set to include a detachable compute unit featuring the guts of […]
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‘Beat Saber’ & ‘Job Simulator’ Are PSVR’s Most Downloaded Games of The Year… Again
It’s that time again, when PlayStation reveals the top downloads for the past year. And it comes as no surprise that long-reigning platform champs Beat Saber (2018) and Job Simulator (2016) have again clinched the top two spots as the most-downloaded games for PSVR in 2021. PlayStation released the list today, which shows off PS4, PS5 and PSVR […]
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AmazeVR Secures $15M to Bring Immersive Concerts to VR
AmazeVR, a Los Angeles-based company creating on-demand VR video, has raised $15 million in funding to refocus its efforts to create VR concerts. The company says its first major immersive concert will feature artist Megan Thee Stallion and debut this Spring at activations in select AMC theaters. In the future the company also plans to offer […]
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USPTO Awards Disney Virtual World Metaverse Patent
The Walt Disney Company has recently received a patent for immersive technologies for amusement park rides, eliminating the need for augmented reality (AR) devices, it was reported this week. Disney, one of the world’s largest media and theme park franchises, was awarded the patent for a technology capable of tracking mobile devices to create personalised […]
Microsoft ‘Teams’ Defect to Rivals amid Metaverse Race
A shock report has emerged on Monday that Microsoft has faced dozens of defecting employees who have migrated to Meta Platform Inc. According to the Wall Street Journal, more than 100 workers from the Redmond, Washington-based firm have resigned, with just over 40 leaving for Menlo Park and a few others joining rival firm Apple. […]
Catalonia Launches CatVers Metaverse Project
Catalonia, an autonomous region in northeastern Spain, is the latest government to launch a Metaverse project, it was announced on Monday. The Catalan Blockchain Centre (CBCat) has launched the CatVers, an immersive, open-source virtual environment backed by the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce with roughly €10,000 to €20,000. ? @girona_cat dóna suport en el foment del […]
Most Innovative VR Headset Vendors to Watch in 2022
The concept of virtual reality for everyone is becoming far more realistic in today’s modern landscape. Endless innovation, ignited by the challenges of the pandemic, has prompted a slew of new VR innovations in the last couple of years. New companies are emerging on the market to introduce their own versions of the ultimate VR […]
Twitter Publishes 2022 Major Events Calendar to Assist with Your Marketing Plans
The guide provides an overview of all the major events and key dates of note throughout the year.
Twitter Activates New, Custom Like Animation for the Latest ‘Scream’ Film
The promotion for the new Scream film has made social media a focus, which could point to new opportunities.
Twitter Looks to Extend its Keyword Blocking and Mute Options to More Elements
The expansion will give users more capacity to control their in-app experience.
Twitter Testing New Search Prompts Above the Main Feed in the App
The test will provide more overt Twitter search prompts, which could increase engagement in the app.
Report: Lucrative Hiring Push Sees Microsoft, Apple Employees Defect To Meta
Reports indicate around 200 Microsoft and Apple employees recently defected to join Meta, with Apple offering lucrative bonus stock options to some who stay.
The XR Week Peek (2022.01.11): CES had some interesting XR announcements, new rumors on Apple and Meta, and more!
This has been the week of CES, and I will write tomorrow or the day after a full roundup only
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Christine Whyte Shares Her Story of Weight Loss Through FitXR
During the Covid lockdowns, Christine Whyte dealt with stress by turning to food for comfort and since she had never enjoyed exercise, her weight reached an unhealthy level. Like many others throughout 2020-2021, Whyte decided to try an alternative option for fitness and she discovered a path to better health through immersive reality.
Dragon, Spacewalk Preps Amidst Space Botany and Biology Research
The International Space Station is gearing up for the departure of a U.S. resupply ship and a Russian spacewalk next week. Meanwhile, the Expedition 66 crew is maintaining its pace of research exploring how microgravity affects variety of biological phenomena. The SpaceX Cargo Dragon vehicle has been docked to the Harmony module’s space-facing docking port …
Big XR News from Meta, HTC, Sony, Kura, Qualcomm, and Microsoft
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 dominated industry news last week and featured a high-ranking roster of global tech firms from some of the largest to the smallest innovators in the sector. Meta Platforms Inc, Touchcast, HTC VIVE, Vuzix, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Kura Technologies, and dozens more were featured among some of the event’s biggest […]
China’s Tencent Bets on Black Shark for VR Devices
One of China’s leading tech giants has acquired another electronics firm in a bid to push for the development of a mainland extended reality (XR) industry, it was reported on Monday. According to 6Kr, Tencent, one of China’s top technology companies, has launched plans to buy out gaming smartphone firm Black Shark to create a […]
Meta Comms Chief Resigns Amid Metaverse Pivot
Meta Platforms Inc, Facebook’s parent company, recently revealed its head of communications had resigned, the company said in a statement late Friday last week. Firstly reported by the Wall Street Journal at the time, it was learned John Pinette, Head of Communications for Meta, stepped down from his role at the newly-branded Metaverse firm. Friday […]
Metaverse Meaning – What is this New World Everyone’s Talking About?
Beam me there, Scotty – users now have another reality to escape to and explore, and this time it is a reality that promises to engage with you in meaningful and responsible ways. The metaverse can be defined as a simulated digital environment that uses augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and blockchain, along with […]
Twitter Shares New Insights into the Evolving Gaming Conversation via Tweet, Which Reached Record Highs in 2021
Gaming is one of the most influential elements in online culture, and an important indicator of future trends.
TikTok Shares New Data on the Value of Collaborating with Creators on Ad Campaigns
TikTok’s latest study looks at the value of partnering with established creators for your TikTok ad campaigns.
TikTok Publishes New Report on the Capacity to Drive Offline Sales via TikTok Ads
TikTok’s latest study, in conjunction with Nielsen, looks at the capacity for TikTok ads to drive sales activity.